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Current Concepts in Restoring Acquired Cranial Defects

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

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Restoring acquired cranial defects has been in vogue for long, and the reconstructive techniques continue to evolve. Over the decades various techniques and materials are employed in rehabilitating cranial defects. Advances in bioengineering, custom templates and Rapid prototyping technology has given greater impetus in restoring larger cranial defects. With the variety of options available it will be very crucial in deciding the best possible technique and material to rehabilitate patients with cranial defects.

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  1. Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Dental Surgery, AFMC, Pune, 411040, India

    K. V. Arun Kumar, Dinesh Kumar & V. S. Legha

  2. Armed Forces Dental Clinic, Tyagraj Marg, New Delhi, 110011, India

    N. K. Singla

  3. Army Dental Centre (Research & Referal) Delhi Cant, New Delhi, 110010, India

    Mahesh E. Gowda

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Arun Kumar, K.V., Singla, N.K., Gowda, M.E. et al. Current Concepts in Restoring Acquired Cranial Defects. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 14 (Suppl 1), 14–17 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-014-0368-9

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